Wishbone, Dog TV Star
Wishbone, played by a Jack Russell terrier named Soccer (1988-2001), was the star of his own PBS Children’s Show that aired from 1995-2001. The idea for the show came from […]
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Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall: Dog Lovers
Both Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall loved dogs. She was partial to cocker spaniels and had two of them–one named Droopy and another, Puddle. Bogart owned several breeds during his
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Mar-a-Lago: The Winter White House
Mar-a-Lago, now owned by presidential candidate Donald Trump, was built by Marjorie Merriweather Post (1887-1973) in the 1920s.
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Dorothy Arzner, First Female Director in Hollywood Studio System
Dorothy Arzner (1897-1979) was a Hollywood film director. A woman director was a rarity in the early days of filmmaking. She directed films from 1926-1943 and amassed a considerable body
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Animal Photographer Harry Whittier Frees
Animal photographer Harry Whittier Frees became known for his photographs of young animals in costumes, participating in human scenes. His photos sold to postcard companies as well as book and magazine publishers.
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The Dog That Played Lassie
Lassie became a movie star despite starting life as a spirited, unwanted pup. In 1940 Rudd Weatherwax and his brother, Frank, had just started their own Studio Dog Training School,
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